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World Meteorological Day
23 March

Weather  Climate  Water  Environment

World Meteorological Day takes place every year on 23 March and " ... showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world. The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather, climate, water and environment-related issues".

The World Meteorological Day also commemorates the coming into force on 23 March 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization.

2025
This year, the World Meteorological Day focuses on
"Closing the Early Warning Gap Together"

The day emphasizes the critical importance of early warning systems in disaster prevention and mitigation. It highlights how these systems can help people anticipate and prepare for various natural hazards like storms, floods, and heat waves before they strike, ultimately saving millions of lives.

Additional Resources:

GDRC has been working on themes related to this international day/observance, in Disaster Risk Mitigation and Management (within the Urban Environmental Management programme.

GDRC reaffirms its committment to uphold the objectives of the World Meteriological Day, and work towards better understanding of, and action on raising awareness on issues related to topical weather, climate and water-related issues.

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